For your next assignment, you are to head towards the Iron Mountains, to a region situated on opposite sides of this winding mountain range. Though there were concerns about its accessibility, the area is rich in mining resources, which Rome is in need of at the current time. Fortunately, initial paths have been cleared for the city and our surveyors also note of other points of entry thru the mountains.
You should be aware that there are enemy troops and likewise, local bandits who traverse these mountains. Though they don't travel in huge numbers, they’re very familiar with the terrain and move about with considerable speed. Set up your defenses and set them up well, as you will be without your company of soldiers. It seems they’ve been recalled to Rome and there’s no telling when they’re coming back.
Nice map .
Using three loops ( one for 8 luxuary palaces , one of GI and one of MI ) I reached 8500 happy guys , 4x100 ratings at VH .
Two tips :
Set ASAP a patricians compound to have a proper taxes income , don't rely only on trade .
Using lions and gladiators as defence , manage to have them walking counterway , or some invaders having the same speed than defenders can creep in your city ...